21‘Alps on the Ocean’. Climbing Mt. Kuromi takes about three hours from Yodogawa trail entrance. It is an advanced level mountain- climbing route.Hananoego Highland MarshHananoego Highland Marsh is the southernmost highland marsh in Japan. It is situated in the mountains in the center of Yakushima, at an altitude of 1,640 meters.Many alpine plants can be seen there. You can also see skeleton-yakusugi cedars which are actually living yakusugi cedars that have been stripped of bark by the wind. You can enjoy some fantastic sceneries created by the combination of clear water, alpine plants and moss. It is about 2 hours and 40 minutes from Yodogawa trail entrance, on the way to Mt. Miyanoura and Mt. Kuromi.Mt. NagataMt. Nagata at a height of 1,886 meters is the second highest mountain in Kyushu after Mt. Miyanoura. A spectacular full view of Mt. Nagata can be seen from Nagata. Especially, the view of Mt. Nagata in winter covered with snow is amazing. Mt. Nagata is the only mountain in Yakushima that can be seen without climbing.Overlapping huge granites on the top of Mt. Nagata makes for a unique landscape. From Mt. Nagata on a clear day, you can see a wide range of nature; the Yakusugi cedar forest, the sea turtles nesting beach, and coral reefs. Climbing Mt. Nagata is an advanced level course and is difficult to return in a day.Jomonsugi CedarJomonsugi Cedar is the largest cedar found on Yakushima. It is 22.2 meters tall with a trunk circumference of 16.1 meters. It is estimated to be thousands of years old. It can be seen on the southeastern slope near the ridge of Mt. Takatsuka along the Ohkabu Mountain Trail. The story of the existence of a gigantic Yakusugi cedar was passed down from olden times. In 1966, Sadatsugu Iwagawa, who lived in Miyanoura, found a gigantic Yakusugi cedar which finally proved the story true. This gigantic cedar was named “Jomonsugi” and is the oldest known tree in Japan. Jomonsugi cedar has a dignified atmosphere about it that comes from living a long time. The appearance of Jomonsugi Cedar with its rough texture and many large burrs can only be seen on trees of great age. Also, the harsh Yakushima environment also helped in shaping Jomonsugi Cedar. To be Yakusugi cedar, the cedar trees must be over 1,000 years old. Anything less is called “Kosugi” literally meaning young cedar.Wilson’s StumpWilson’s stump is 13.8 meters in trunk circumference and 4 meters in height. It is estimated to be 2,000 years old. By order of Taiko Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the tree was cut down to build the Temple of the Great Buddha.Wilson’s Stump with a hollow area of 16 square meters has a spring and a small shrine in it. This stump was introduced to the world by Dr. E. H. Wilson, a notable English plant collector, in 1914.It can be seen on the way to Jomonsugi cedar on Ohkabu Trail.A real size replica （model） of Wilson’s stump can be seen on a hill near Miyanoura Port.Mt. MotchomuMt. Motchomu, at a height of 940 meters, is located in the southern part of Yakushima. You can get a spectacular view of it from Hara and Onoaida. It is a very uniquely shaped mountain in that its appearance looks like a rocket. Because of this, Mt. Motchomu is called "the Matterhorn of the East." Climbing Mt. Motchomu will take over 6 hours round trip from the trail entrance at the Senpiro Waterfall parking lot.Mt. AikoMt. Aiko, at a height of 1,235 meters, is located in the northeastern part of Yakushima. It can be seen clearly from Koseda and Nagamine. This is the only mountain in Japan which has the same name as PrincessAiko, who was born in 2001. The summit of Mt. Aiko is rocky and has a great view like many other high mountains of Yakushima. The Mt. Aiko Mountain Trail Entrance is located 2.8 km from Koseda bus stop. It will take about a 4 hours hike to the summit.Mt. Motchomu RouteMt. Aiko RouteSenpiro WaterfallObservation DeckMountain TrailKoseda2.8km40 min 200 min240 minMt. MotchomuAikoEntranceMt. AikoMt. MiyanouraMt. Miyanoura, at a height of 1,936 meters, is Kyushu's highest mountain. You can see a dense area of Yakushi-ma Rhododendron on Mt. Miyanoura. Also, the panoramic view from the mountain is very beautiful and makes you feel like you are on the top of the world. The best time to see the Yakushima Rhododendron on Mt. Miyanoura is from late May to early June when it is at full bloom. In autumn around mid-October to early November is the best time to see the different colors of leaves of the many deciduous trees, including mountain ash and Yaku maple（Acer morifolium Koidz.）. The peak is usually covered with snow in winter, which can be three to six meters deep. Climbing from Yodogawa trail entrance to Mt. Miyanoura takes about 5 hours of serious climbing. If you plan to climb Mt. Miyanoura, be well prepared.Mt. KuromiMt. Kuromi is located 1,831 meters above sea level. The summit of Mt. Kuromi has many surprisingly huge granite formations which are a spectacular sight for climbers. From Mt. Kuromi’s summit, several well-known mountain peaks including Kyushu’s top 8 highest mountains can be seen. This is why Yakushima is often called Mountains of Yakushima Yakushima＆ KuchinoerabujimaGuide
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